[The Sanctuary OOC Thread] Wandering The Stableyard...

[Kavala]

I think Dust is trying to derail this debase conversation about Riaris' meaty bits... Bless her.

[Sybel]

Hey all!

I know I've been a bit inactive as of late, given NaNo and all, but I just wanted to check in and let everyone know that I plan to catch up! I have a few brewing solos lined up. Many apologies to all of my thread buddies.

[Kavala]

Hi Guys. I'm literally taking a break from posting for a day or two. It's cyber Monday anyhow so I'm shopping again. Muahhhaahah! I have a truly epic haul of nail polishes this season. I bet you didn't know I was a closet junky. Even my hubby was like "oh my" at my current haul. Anyhow I will resume posting mid-week. But until then, if you were active (two threads job related,and a couple not job related but active about the facility) let me know and I'll pay you! Getting paid is fun! One of these days we'll all be active and I can just auto do this at the season change. I think I can get one of the DS's to pay me too so there's coin for you. Yea! Also.. we need to talk about getting some of you started on your own businesses to help booster your incomes. The Sanctuary can supply labs, and maybe even some retail space at the clinic unless we rent a small shop in town to sell stuff in - which I was thinking of doing - because we have a lot of stuff to offer the city now that we've been in operation a few years. I was thinking of a gift shop type thing (not really that title but an outlet shop) when we get the full healers college up and running, where students make things like medicines as part of their classes that we can sell to help augment their own tuition when we figure all that out. I know some of you are gardening and herbalists. You could make things that reflect that hobby ... healing lotions, creams, medicines of all sorts, perhaps beeswax and honey items... stuff to generate more profit for you folks as healers and falconers and whatever else you have going on. I want to encourage a huge diversity so when the college opens, all of you can become teachers of one thing or another. That means when you guys work on your PRIMARY skills, think about things like TEACHING as a second profession because I think there are going to be some announcements about layered businesses and things we can do for advanced plaeyrs to keep their participation in the game interesting. And if those go through, that's going to be something I will pass down to you guys. Because when I get this monstrous facility done, its going to be a cash cow (in a good way) that can support a lot of people not just one leader. What do I mean by that? We have a philtering lab with poison lab components. A philterer is not going to be using it 24/7 right? And in some cases people can share. That means little to no startup costs in equipment or tools etc. Why can't a poison crafter use it to make poisons when someone else isn't using it to philter? And if we get the green house done, can't we grow multiple purpose things there? We have like four or five gardens. We have bees. We have a huge arena and when I get the threads done, that riding course out in the fringe forest. What do YOU want to use the facility for? As staff, residents, and future professors etc you have the run of the place and the use of everything but you know Kavala's personal quarters. AS soon as the solo is finished, Vanator has a brewery! Imagine the possibilities. The Kitchens could be used to bake goodies that are then sold or perhaps borrowed to help house a part time catering business. I'm just throwing out ideas here. But we have this huge hurking fortress that's slowly taking shape. Each and every one of us needs to get creative and throw out some ideas. We'll even have a pool in the spring/summer so someone could teach swimming lessons. You don't have to be employed full time on these ideas, but you can make money doing these things and help boost your XP. So... what are your ideas? And were you active? Do I need to pay you? Let me know!

[Caelum]

I’m kind of a little in love with all of this. I want something specific to Caelum for him to do and need to brainstorm. Like, some sort of personal business that he can do and run in addition to what he does already with the Sanctuary and intends to do with the healing college. I’m sure there’s something perfect. I just need to figure out what. And I’ve been active this season! Please pay me. Let me know if there’s anything specific you need from me toward that end or, well, any other.

[Faryon Whiteflower]

I did most of my shopping on black Friday, wanting to grab some yummies in for my kids for yule this year. I always forget about cyber Monday but I guess I enjoy the craziness of the other shoppers over the safety of shopping at home haha. But either way enjoy your shopping and slight peace of mind. I agree with Caelum excellent ideas and more of a chance to expand. Have to say Faryon isn't the only one who is excited about the greenhouse And I believe I was active and would love to get paid as well pretty please and thank you

[Vanator]

Threads related to jobs The Sanctuary, looks like I only have three total that went anywhere at Sanctuary. Ghosts That We Knew (Vanator and Caelum have a midnight spar) There's No Place Like...Fort ( Vanator looks to bolster Sanctuary's defenses) A Phlox Upon You (Van gets to know Faryon)

[Dust]

As I look back, this was Dust's most active season yet -- despite my Fall as a writer being basically the anti-NaNo. She just kinda took over! I’m kind of a little in love with all of this. Caelum about hit it on the nose, there. I think it would be really neat to see Sanctuary proliferate some player businesses. That sounds like a great idea, and a way to keep everyone's characters engaged and learning new things. I... do actually have some idea what Dust might do, once she earned the skill for it, but! As mentioned previously, Dust is moving on in pursuit of some other goals. ...and so my other characters can come visiting. Because Sanctuary's too cool for her to keep you guys all to herself.

[Kavala]

I'm still waiting to get paid and get seasonal. As soon as I do, you guys will get yours. Dust, can I get a list of the threads you were in so I can make sure you get paid too and my alt can grant you seasonal?

[Caelum]

Hi, ya’ll! I started an open thread right here with a timestamp of 01 Winter. It’s the day after Caelum undergoes a bit of an ordeal involving his ranuri, the events as outlined in these two solos: part one: fire and fleet and candlelight, and part two: and the gods receive our souls. If any of you want to join, please feel free. Fair warning – Cae is broody and probably in need of a hug. Or a good drunk. Who knows? Emo eth warning. Emo eth warning. Proceed with caution.

[Caelum]

I just glanced at Kavala’s new business plan with the secondary and tertiary businesses built it. It looks awesome. I have to note that at the end when you mentioned the increasing skill level of her out-of-pocket employees, I had a moment of realization – Caelum’s two points away from being a master in medicine. That’s a lot of money for Kavala to be paying out of pocket. If you want/need to discuss options, drop me a line, hon.